Oyster Insurance is based in Waltham, Mass. Another Massachusetts-based insurtech has launched, albeit not here in the Commonwealth. On August 17th, Waltham-based Oyster Insurance began offering Workers’ Comp. insurance in both New York and New Jersey. The company is the newest insurtech focusing on the small business insurance marketplace… While the company officially incorporated itself […]

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Frank A. Lombard CPCU ARM I would assume this doesn’t mean an insured is not responsible for loss of value, it just means the Mass Auto policy need not respond to it. Insured would not be covered for this exposure. Would insurer be required to defend? Would personal umbrella without... Aug 26, 12:55 PM

Justin Flynn Strange that carriers come up with endorsements for this particular situation without having corporate counsel review the MA auto policy (MAP) and carrier endorsements (in this case the secure lender endorsement); the carrier and agent were obviously deceived by the insured. Owen, you mentioned this... Jun 30, 9:05 PM

Owen Gallagher POSTPONEMENT OF FAMILY LEAVE ACT'S JULY 1 START—On June 11, 2019, Governor Baker, House Speaker DeLeo, Senate President Karen Spilka announced their intent to enact emergency legislation to postpone the Medical Leave Act's July 1, 2019 date when employers are obligated to pay into the... Jun 17, 5:50 AM